Brussels Sprouts Kale Caesar Salad

This Brussels Sprouts Kale Caesar Salad is a twist on the basic Caesar salad.

The salad combines the earthiness of kale and Brussels sprouts with the creamy, tangy richness of Caesar dressing, making it each satisfying and flavorful. The crunch from the shredded Brussels sprouts and hearty kale balances the richness of the dressing, whereas the Parmesan cheese brings a savory, salty punch.

As a substitute of the standard croutons, I exploit toasted buttery breadcrumbs! You get a bit of crunch in each chunk!

It’s a hearty, but recent, salad that makes an amazing aspect dish or may even stand alone as a meal, particularly if topped with protein. Be at liberty so as to add hen, salmon, steak, shrimp, nuts, or crispy roasted chickpeas. It’s also good with smashed potatoes or candy potato fries.

In case you like this salad, take a look at my Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad, my Easy Kale Salad, and my Caesar Salad too!

Ingredient Notes

• Brussels Sprouts: Wash the Brussels sprouts after which shred! You should utilize a pointy knife or meals processor. They add a pleasant crunch to the salad and maintain up effectively!
• Kale: I like to make use of lacinato kale (Tuscan kale). Take away the ribs, maintain the stem firmly with one hand and use your different hand to strip the leaves away from the stem. Finely chop!
• Caesar Dressing: I like to recommend utilizing my selfmade Caesar dressing. It’s simple to whisk up and a lot better than retailer purchased dressings!
• Toasted Breadcrumbs: I prefer to toast panko breadcrumbs in butter as a substitute of utilizing conventional croutons. In case you desire croutons, make my selfmade croutons. They’re the very best!
• Parmesan cheese: Purchase a wedge of Parmesan cheese, not pre-shredded cheese! You need the very best for this salad. You should utilize a field grater, microplane, or if you would like bigger cheese shavings, use a vegetable peeler.

Find out how to Make Brussels Sprouts Kale Caesar Salad

• In a big skillet, warmth the butter over medium warmth. Add the panko and prepare dinner, stirring often, till golden brown and toasted. Season with salt, to style. Put aside.

• Make the Caesar dressing. You may make it prematurely and preserve within the fridge!

• Trim the ends off the Brussels sprouts and peel off and discard any brown or blemished outer leaves. Lower Brussels sprouts in half from prime to backside and thinly slice with a pointy knife. If in case you have a meals processor, you may shred the Brussels sprouts within the meals processor.

• In a big bowl, mix the shaved brussels sprouts and chopped kale. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with a bit of kosher salt and therapeutic massage it along with your clear fingers till the brussels sprouts and kale soften a bit.
• Add the Caesar dressing and use tongs to toss the salad.

• When effectively coated, add the parmesan cheese, toasted breadcrumbs, and black pepper.
• Toss once more and serve.

Find out how to Retailer

In case you plan to make the salad forward of time or retailer leftovers, it’s finest to maintain the dressing and toppings separate to stop the greens from wilting and sogginess from the dressing.

• Refrigerate the salad greens in an hermetic container or a resealable bag. The greens ought to keep recent for two to three days within the fridge.
• Retailer the dressing in an hermetic jar or container within the fridge for as much as 1 week.
• Retailer the toasted breadcrumbs in an hermetic container on the counter for as much as 1 week.
• If in case you have leftover salad that has already been tossed within the dressing, retailer within the fridge for as much as 2 days.

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Brussels Sprouts Kale Caesar Salad

Shredded Brussels sprouts, kale, toasted buttery breadcrumbs, and Parmesan cheese are tossed in creamy Caesar dressing to create a hearty and scrumptious salad. You’ll love this twist on the basic Caesar salad.

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• In a big skillet, warmth the butter over medium warmth. Add the panko and prepare dinner, stirring often, till golden brown and toasted, 2 to three minutes. Season with salt, to style. Put aside.

• Make the Caesar dressing. In a small bowl, whisk collectively the mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire, anchovy paste, Parmesan, salt, and pepper.

• Trim the ends off the Brussels sprouts and peel off and discard any brown or blemished outer leaves. Lower Brussels sprouts in half from prime to backside and thinly slice with a pointy knife. If in case you have a meals processor, you may shred the Brussels sprouts within the meals processor.

• In a big bowl, mix the shaved brussels sprouts and chopped kale. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with a bit of kosher salt and therapeutic massage it along with your clear fingers till the brussels sprouts and kale soften a bit.

• Add the Caesar dressing and use tongs to toss the salad. When effectively coated, add the parmesan cheese, toasted breadcrumbs, and black pepper. Toss once more and serve.

Energy: 158kcal, Carbohydrates: 14g, Protein: 6g, Fats: 9g, Saturated Fats: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fats: 1g, Monounsaturated Fats: 3g, Ldl cholesterol: 17mg, Sodium: 271mg, Potassium: 305mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 2015IU, Vitamin C: 61mg, Calcium: 152mg, Iron: 2mg

Key phrases brussels sprouts, caesar dressing, kale, parmesan cheese

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